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Teen Parent
Services (TPS) helps young parents, under age 21, who receive Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or ALL KIDS, to enroll and stay in school,
and obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent. Completing their secondary
education enables young parents to become more self-sufficient and economically
independent. Participation is mandatory for teens receiving TANF and voluntary
for teens who are ALL KIDS insured.
TPS case
managers assist their clients to overcome barriers that may keep the teen from
obtaining their high school education. TPS provides an array of educational,
career, social service and preventive health related activities. These services
include
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Intensive case management
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Comprehensive assessment of the families
strengths, barriers, educational and career goals
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Development of a plan of activities which will
assist the teen as they work towards the goals identified during the
assessment process
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Assistance with the resolution of barriers which
might prevent the teen from achieving their goals, including
referrals for domestic violence, substance abuse and mental health
services
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Payment of supportive services, including
transportation, mandatory school fees and books and equipment
required to participate in agreed upon activities.
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Life-skill education on topics including
abstinence as a life choice, family planning, parenting skills
development, child support enforcement, nutrition and career
exploration
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